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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $261 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,514 students)
NCAT vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 500.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Columbia College than North Carolina A & T State University ($21,250.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Columbia College ($9,189 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 9.3% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($8,400 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than North Carolina A & T State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 59.6% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($16,089 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Columbia College (971) is 61 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Columbia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT or Columbia College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Columbia College and NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $3,736 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,264 vs. $29,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($261 vs. $299)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/